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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 453.87 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 453.87 and 242.04 is: 333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 453.87 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/453.87 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 453.87 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 109,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,854.69/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.38

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